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Help! How do I stop all the pop ups?
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In the last 2 days everytime I open a webpage I get loads of popups opening. I am not aware of changing anything. Can someone please help? Thnks in advance.
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Get a better virus scanner (what are you using), it sounds like an infection
Try a scan with this
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&!!!!!button0 -
Or use Opera & select "block all pop ups"When an eel bites your bum, that's a Moray0
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Download CCleaner: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
Run CCleaner
Download Malwarebytes: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&!!!!!button
Once installed update it
Perform a full scan
Delete everything found
Post the log back here
Also download SuperAntiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
Once installed update it
Perform a full scan
Delete everything found
Download Avira: http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?part=dl-10322935&subj=dl&!!!!!button&cdlPid=11012914
Once installed update it
Perform a full scan
Quarantine everything found
Video guide here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ah3efRdWes&feature=channel_page
If you're still having issues download HijackThis: http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/
Do a scan and post the log back here0 -
Yeah you have malware, it might take some effort to fix your issue, I highly recommend malwarebytes.0
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